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Bureau Of Indian AffairsThe Coquille Indian Tribe has been trying to open a new casino in Medford for over ten years. After hitting bumps along the way — including a hard 'no' from the feds in 2020 — the project is again moving forward. Among its most vociferous critics: other regional tribes. -
Roman Battaglia/JPR NewsThis week, the Medford Police Department confirmed their investigation into the alleged theft of controlled substances at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.
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The Medford School District has been negotiating with teachers and staff over a new contract for seven months. The two sides continue to disagree on basic parts of the contract, including pay. -
On Thursday, the Medford City Council passed a resolution formally asking the Oregon legislature to repeal or modify Measure 110.
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Stabbin' Wagon provides harm reduction supplies for safer drug consumption and organizes public HIV testing events. Next, they plan to open a community-based mental health center.
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Residents and postal workers in Medford are frustrated with the United State Postal Service over the possible consolidation of services to Portland.
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USPS says consolidating services would modernize the postal network and increase on-time deliveries. But the changes mean an estimated 18 employees in Medford and 36 employees in Eugene would lose their jobs, according to USPS.
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The Medford School District conducted an eerily lifelike active shooter training last week. It was meant to prepare for something they hope never happens.
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The Medford School District, along with more than 30 other groups and agencies, is conducting a day-long public safety drill Thursday to prepare for incidents such as an active shooter. This will be the first time an exercise like this has happened in the Rogue Valley.
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Several cities in the Rogue Valley are hosting an open house Thursday night about new rules to promote walkable communities.
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On Thursday, the Medford School District announced the launch of the first of what they call a high school of choice. The school will be focused on hands-on learning.
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The City of Medford is overseeing renovations that began on Friday. The project will upgrade a rural country road to a modern thoroughfare through the Rogue Valley.
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JPR’s Roman Battaglia sat down with Interim Executive Director Bill Ihle to find out what’s changed at the region’s largest homeless services provider since he took over in September.
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Police say 25-year-old Cedrus Jahson King trafficked about $7 million in stolen catalytic converters between October 2021 and December 2022.
